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The Angel Was Born

1969·Movie
1h 4min

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No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, the mind, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A milestone of the Brazilian marginal cinema

Santamaria and Urtigo are two bandits on the run, one is white, the other black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary and believes in the imminent coming of a purifying angel. Urtiga, his inseparable companion, is a simple-minded and ingenious man who follows Santamaria around and participates in the crimes he commits. The two bandits take over a house after kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.
Brazilian Cinema NovoCrime DramaMystical ElementsPsychological Character StudyBandit OutlawsPhilosophical ExplorationUnconventional NarrativeDark & BleakSocial Commentary

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Angel Was Born worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Angel Was Born rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Angel Was Born?

1 h 4 min

The Angel Was Born runs 1 h 4 min.

What language is The Angel Was Born in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.